Saturday, August 11, 2018

I Spy Charm Squares Quilt

Good morning, and happy Saturday!  This is my I Spy quilt, made with 5 in. (cut) squares.

I had planned to share the pattern for this quilt, but have been requested to take it down by another blogger who shared a similar quilt.  Her quilt is not exactly the same, and is not an I Spy quilt, but in the interest of peace on the internet I am complying.

I honestly did not copy her quilt, and I even had a hard time finding it after I knew it was out there.  As a retired librarian I am very conscious of copyright law.  It is never my intention pass off others' work as my own.
I'm still happy about this quilt, and it will go to a child who needs it after it is quilted.

I'm hoping to quilt the I Spy quilt soon, since I'm almost done with the Ohio Star.
Here's where I am today:
Everything is quilted except the outer border.  I'm feeling kind of lazy about this.  I know I just need to suck it up and get this done.
I'm auditioning these stencils for the border.  Once I decide, it will be time for the dreaded marking.  I actually like the quilting part.  If I can see the darn marks!
Here's my little buddy, in his orange shirt, watering the flowers (some orange) with his orange watering can.  He is just the best helper ever.

Have a wonderful week, and don't forget to have a little fun.
Cheers,
Sylvia@Treadlestitches
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12 comments:

  1. The Joyful QuilterAugust 11, 2018 at 5:39 PM

    What a wonderful I Spy quilt!! Sorry about the trouble with your pattern instructions. That is unfortunate. LOVE all the ORANGE for the RSC in the photo of your little gardening buddy. Too cute!!

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 11, 2018 at 6:06 PM

      Thanks, Joyful! Now I need to make some orange quilt blocks!

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  2. PatriciaLudAugust 12, 2018 at 10:02 AM

    Love the I Spy quilt. No one has a corner on ideas with squares! This is just what I need to do with some of my neat prints. A lucky child will cherish yours!

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  3. LouiseAugust 12, 2018 at 1:19 PM

    What a darling I-spy! So bright and happy. Staying out of an argument about the pattern on the internet is a road to happiness, too. I appreciate that you took the high road, even if it wasn't strictly necessary :)

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 12, 2018 at 5:16 PM

      Thanks, Louise! I loved the tour of your studio on your latest blog post (http://myquiltodyssey.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-finish-and-tour.html). The finished quilt was bright and fun and wonderful.
      Cheers,
      Sylvia

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  4. LynnAugust 13, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    A very cute quilt. I think if we see quilts and manage to make them ourselves, working out the measurements, it can be both rewarding and usually not too difficult. I agree, its not worth stressing over.

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 13, 2018 at 5:19 AM

      Thanks, Lynn! I actually worked this one out on graph paper. The squares in the center have a matching square in the outer border. It could be a fun game for a toddler and a parent or sibling.

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  5. grammajudybAugust 13, 2018 at 6:01 AM

    Thanks for sharing your I-Spy quilt version! Any competent quilter could reproduce it with a little graph paper and some time. Good luck on the border quilting!

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 13, 2018 at 8:55 PM

      Thanks, grammajudyb! And I got the Ohio Star border quilting and even the binding done yesterday!

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  6. JustGailAugust 14, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Cute quilt, and I like that you have a matching square in the border. IMHO don't be afraid to post your version of instructions. Good grief - there's only so many ways to say "cut this many 5 inch squares and arrange them like this". Did the thousands of quilters who've made quilts of 5" squares before her get the same consideration from here that she's demanding? Not arguing, just pondering... :-)

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 14, 2018 at 3:29 PM

      Thanks, JustGail! When you get right down to it, most quilters probably don't need me to give detailed directions for something so simple anyway. I'm just trying to reduce the stress in my life. It's working! Calm and happy, and sipping iced tea!

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